TARIFF

$145 per person per day includes accomodation and all meals, children aged 5 to 12 at 50% of adult tariff, and children under 5 free

$580 sole use per day incl all meals (up to 4 adults)

BOAT TRANSFERS

Gatokae (GTA) Airfield (15 minutes): Adult $25, Child $12.50
Uepi Island Resort (a spectacular 2 hour sightseeing trip in itself):$195 per longboat [4 to 6 adults max depending on luggage]
(Other destinations on request - please email for quote)

TOURS

(refer to tours page for details)
Island snorkelling trip: Adult $25, Child $12.50
Biche Village Cultural Tour: Adult $35 , Child $17.50
Varea & Kumabusi Rivers Tour: Adult $40 , Child $20
Varea River Crocodile Tour (night-time): Adult $50 , Child $25.00
Frigate Bird Island: Adult $50 , Child $25
Kavolavata Cultural Class: Adult $12 , Child $6
Bulo Island Coconut Crabbing: Adult $30, Child $15
Kavachi Submarine Volcano*: $250 per longboat [4 adults max per boat]
* This can be booked but due to the weather-dependent nature of this trip we are unable to pre-sell.

BOAT CHARTER

(excluding fuel / including skipper)
6 metre Yamaha longboat with 2005 model 40 HP Honda four-stroke outboard, lifejackets and flares, suitable for local transfers and sightseeing, and lagoon and island fishing & diving, max 4 to 6 passengers, inshore only. Fishing tackle supplied.
FULL DAY - 6AM to 6PM - $160
HALF DAY - 4 1/2 hours - $80
HOURLY - $20
7 metre centre console with 2003 model 225 HP Honda four-stroke outboard and full safety gear suitable for transfers, sightseeing, offshore fishing & diving, max 6 passengers protected waters / 4 passengers offshore. Fishing tackle supplied.
FULL DAY - 6 AM to 6:30 PM - $300
HALF DAY - 4 1/2 hours - $170
HOURLY - $40
Fuel - $2 per litre
(please ask for quotes for charters inclusive of fuel)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

* Booking deposit comprising 50% of total ground cost is required to secure booking.
* Payment of full net ground cost due 30 days prior to arrival.
* Cancellation charges
   - more than 30 days prior to arrival date: AUD$100 per person.
   - less than 30 days prior to arrival date: 50% of total ground cost.
   - no-show: no refund applicable.
* Refunds will be mailed by bank cheque within 30 days of cancellation notification.
* As is the case with all developing countries, travel insurance is essential when traveling to the Solomons, and will help cover the above contingencies.
* Our satellite phone, email, HF radio communications, managed airfield, and excellent relationship with the airline enable us to be very pro-active in terms of ensuring flight connections, however given the remote location and attendant logistical challenges, there is the possibility that travel may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In the event of flight delay, any additional night/s Wilderness tariff must be paid by the client prior to departure, Visa and MasterCard credit card facility is available at the Lodge. These costs may be recoverable from the airline or your travel insurance company.
* Due to our remote location and attendant logistical overheads, costs do fluctuate greatly, and it may be necessary to review rates/details at some stage within the validity period. Should such a review be necessary, this online rates page will be updated immediately.

BOOKINGS
Please contact our regional agents:

Australia                         GoTours ~ Nick Blanche - email - tel freecall 1800 074 288 - fax 07 5532 1854

                                       Dive Adventures ~ Samantha Jackman - email - tel freecall 1 800 222 234 - tel Sydney (02) 9299 4633 - tel Melbourne (03) 9646 5945


New Zealand                  DiveFishSnow ~ Markus Wunderlich - email - tel 09 4792210 - fax 09 4792214


America & Europe          Reef & Rainforest - email - tel toll free 800-794-9767 ext 305 - tel 415-289-1760 ext 305 - fax 415-289-1763


Solomon Islands             Tha Primitive - Garedd & Taenia - email - tel 22586